Nightlife HKG: Best Art Basel Afterparties in HK for Post-Art Fair Vibes

Another weekend in Hong Kong is upon us, and this spells for a jam-packed schedule of happy hour and cocktail nights, fresh raves and club nights you must not miss. We save you the stress of planning your weekend and week ahead with our rundown of the best nightlife events this weekend you cannot miss.

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1. Zuma Thursdays Kickstarting Art Month with Chinese-Inspired Cocktails

Zuma Hong Kong, housed in the Landmark, is twisting their classic Thursday night parties with two special cocktails, food offerings inspired by ancient Chinese poems and art, alongside a banging line-up of DJs and live musicians headed by music director of Zuma Hong Kong, Hallex M.

With music and drinks flowing from 7:30PM onwards, the “Spring Night” theme reimagines Chinese poet Su Shi and his allegories of spring to create sweet spring-time tipples. Zuma also invites Hong Kong calligrapher Clara to create a custom art piece for audiences.

When: 7:30PM till late, Mar. 24

Where: Zuma, Level 5&6, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Walk-ins welcomed, drinks starting at HK$140

2. Magic Room Celebrates 10 Years Art Basel HK with South African DJ Shimza at Cassio

With the return of Art Basel Hong Kong for the 10th edition in 2023, this weekend brings over international famed DJ Shimza hailing from South Africa to lay down tunes at Hong Kong’s hottest techno night, Magic Room held at Cassio.

In the theme of Hong Kong art and identity, Magic Room will be adorned in neon signs that reflect the vibrancy of Hong Kong streets, matching visuals with the legendary Magic Room team of DJs Leon (FR), Moshi, Milam, Lydia Nadia, and Nino.

When: 10PM till 5AM, Mar. 24

Where: Cassio, 2/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$280 early birds, HK$380 general admission including one drink, HK$480 on the door

3. Spin Sum Presents: Dixon Innervisions Night Two of Art Week in Wan Chai

Located in an eyeshot to the Wan Chai convention centre, hosting both Art Basel and Art Central for the week, German house and techno DJ-producer Dixon is hosting a second night of mixing with Spin Sum in the spacious Pier 1929 atop the Wan Chai Ferry Pier.

Overlooking the Victoria Harbour and Tsim Sha Tsui in an extended 270-degree view, Dixon is playing an extended set alongside homegrown spinster Ani Phoebe. Rising in the ranks of Berlin’s electronic music scene, Dixon brings the vibes to Hong Kong shores.

When: 10PM till 3AM, Mar. 24

Where: Pier 1929, 2/F, Wan Chai Ferry Pier, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

How much: HK$1090 on the door

4. REVIVL & AWETHENTIC Present The Art Week Wrap Up Party in SoHo House

Hong Kong AR/VR agency Awethentic Group and REVIVL are teaming up to present a visual-audio journey to close Art Week at SoHo House. They are teaming up with Hong Kong’s hardest rockers, bringing the bet of Hong Kong aural artists to present their work.

Held on the expansive first floor, which saw a weekend of heavy Clockenflap afterparty bashes, DJ-beauty influencer Julie J joins much-loved Mengzy, Subez Yeti, and Uptown Rockers to play.

When: 10PM till late, Mar. 24

Where: Soho House, 1/F, 33 Des Veoux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$220 advanced tickets, HK$300 on the door – including one drink

5. Seoul’s Cakeshop Teams Up with Yeti Out Celebrating Art Week and Joint 10 Years

Seoul’s legendary club Cakeshop is teaming up with music makers and vibe-checkers Yeti Out group to host a joint 10-year anniversary party at The Acra hotel in Wong Chuk Hang, bringing the Korean capital’s best DJs to town.

For the first time in three years, the Yeti x Cakeshop Art Basel Hong Kong art week pop-up club will see DJs M.E.S.H, Manuka Honey and Xing Xing from South Korea come to mix, whilst Hong Kong heroes Arthur Yeti, 106 Mido, Tom Yeti, Subez Yeti, and Fergus will be throwing down beats.

When: 10PM till late, Mar. 24

Where: The Acra, 43 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong

How much: Email [email protected] for full details

6. HKwalls x Chivas Regal Art “I Rise, We Rise” Whisky and Art Battle Party

Wrapping up the funky HKwalls festival, seeing Central and Western District lit up with refreshed street mural paintings, HKwalls will host an experiential whisky and art evening with live hip hop DJ sets, whisky cocktails and a street art battle.

Attendees can enjoy various Chivas Blended Scotch whiskies and cocktails mixed by top Hong Kong mixologists, watching two teams with six local and international artists from the festival line-up battle in a live painting battle to create art with the theme of “I Rise, We Rise”.

When: 6:30PM till 10:30PM, Mar. 26

Where: HKwalls Hub, 33 Des Voeux Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$100 general admission

7. Y2K Invites French Music Maker Adrien Calvet at The Code for Art Week

Funky loving party hosts Y2K will welcome their first international act to Hong Kong, Adrien Calvet from France, to bust down funk, disco house, soul and techno tunes for art-goers after the long week of exhibitions.

Doors open at The Code from 10PM onwards, as Adrien Calvet continues a tour of Asia that has seen him play in Taipei, Seoul and Hong Kong in March. The French DJ is joined by Tógo and Parker.

When: 10PM till late, Mar. 25

Where: The Code, L Place, 17/F, 139 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

How much: HK$250 early bird, HK$300 general admission

8. Blocparty Group Presents Urban Culture Vol. 3 with Hong Kong Rappers at Carbon

Join Hong Kong’s flaming roster of rappers and hip-hop music makers at the third hosted night of Urban Culture, hosted by local music studio Blocparty Group and Carbon, for live performances.

With a diverse local and international line-up, Urban Culture invites rapping duo and collective Xabitat, JBO, Derekchan and Seungrae to bring the ruckus to Lan Kwai Fong. Tunes will come from DJs Kofi Beam and Whosseany.

When: 10PM till late, Mar. 24

Where: Carbon, 26/F, High Block, H Code, 46 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$200 general admission

9. Upcoming Berghain DJ Seder Adasi Joins Hong Kong’s Faxtory at Mihn Club

Sedef Adasi, the newest resident DJ at Panorama Bar in Berlin’s famed Berghain, has landed in Hong Kong and will be hosted by Hong Kong’s Distrikt for the first time. Known for her legendary boiler room set, Sedef has established herself as one of the most exciting DJs in Europe.

In addition to her residency at Munich's Blitz Club, Sedef hosts her own party, HAMAM Nights, which offers playful Y2K energy with wavy selections. Distrikt, which proved itself at a memorable party featuring CEM, will welcome Faxtory as its supporting representative.

When: 11PM till 5AM, Mar. 24

Where: Mihn Club, 4/F, 279 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

How much: Buy tickets, HK$200 advance tickets, HK$250 on the door

10. Mr Sit and Taka Set the DJ Decks Down with Jaywalker at The Quality Goods Club

Spring at The Quality Goods Club is bringing back a packed – and we mean packed – schedule of DJs and music makers in March, carrying on through Art Week. With DJs taking the helm from 10PM till late, be sure to catch legendary Ivan Sit and Taka spin you into Sunday.

With two decades of experience, the veteran DJ will bring the house tunes all night, with Taka assisting on the disco front.

When: 10PM till late, Mar. 25

Where: Quality Goods Club, Basement, On Lok House, 39-43 Hollywood Rd, Central, Hong Kong

How much: Free entry